Counselling, health and wellbeing support

Here for you

We offer mental health counselling, health advice workshops and wellbeing support, because we know how difficult it can be to look after your mind and body. You might be feeling lonely, anxious, frustrated, or maybe you are feeling worried about your finances or work. 

Our Wellbeing Service for deaf people is made up of: 

• Counselling 
• Befriending 
• Health & Wellbeing events 

Health & wellbeing events

We offer a range of health & wellbeing events through the year. These range from talks on important health information and mental health support groups to social events to combat isolation. 

• • Space for All inclusive community group – Edinburgh
  • Space for All inclusive community group – Glasgow
  • Storytelling workshop for deaf people – Glasgow

Counselling

We offer confidential counselling to support you through difficult times. Remember it is ok to feel a bit worried, scared or sad. Sharing your concerns and talking with someone about the current situation can make a huge difference, and that is what counselling is for.  

Communicating in your first language is very important, so our fully qualified Counsellors can deliver sessions in either BSL or English. 

Our counselling service is primarily designed for BSL users, but referrals from the wider deaf community can be considered on a case-by-case basis.   

The counselling sessions are usually done through Zoom, FaceTime or other video calling software, but in-person sessions can be discussed upon request for clients living in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Glasgow.   

Contact us

If you or someone you know would benefit from this service, or would like to find out more about our events, you can contact us on the details below. Alternatively, you can fill out the referral form and we’ll be in touch.

Email: wellbeing@deafaction.org
Phone: 07792 941 629 (text only)